Tax Senior Manager, ASC

Position: Tax Senior Manager, ASC740
Job Summary

Core Tax Services ("CTS") Senior Manager – ASC
740 is responsible for advising clients on the tax implications of their business objectives, evaluating and selecting alternative actions to lessen tax burden and cost of compliance, identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations while acting as the primary client contact for complex corporate tax and ASC 740 tax issues. In this role, the Senior Manager applies knowledge to understand potential tax issues, recognizes and communicates potential risks and changes in tax policy, and may be asked to provide written tax advice to clients.

The role also involves marketing, networking and business development within the specialized area of expertise.

Job Duties

• Tax Compliance
- Ensure both clients and Firm staff comply with all applicable authorities and Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (TQM).
- Conduct top‑level review of tax returns and resolve all tax issues with clients, involving specialists when required.
- Communicate with client and Assurance teams on issues identified in tax accrual reviews.
- Plan and review the tax process and procedures, including budgeting, staffing, monitoring engagement time, billing, collection of accounts receivable, and management of out‑of‑scope activity.
- Manage client relationships and expectations for the project.
- Provide timely advice to clients.

• Research
- Identify when research is needed and frame issues to be researched.
- Provide research methodology for efficient processes and train managers/staff on research skills.
- Involve firm specialists as appropriate.

• ASC 740 (FAS 109/FIN 48) Tax Accruals
- Apply Firm policies, standards, and the TQM regarding ASC 740.
- Explain and discuss components of the income tax provision and uncertain tax positions with clients.
- Coordinate with Assurance teams on tax accrual review planning.
- Review tax provisions, prepared work papers, and utilize Specialized Tax Services (STS) as needed.

• Tax Consulting
- Develop and recommend efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by reducing current and future taxes.
- Consider applicability of CTS and STS consulting specialties.
- Implement a work plan that incorporates STS assistance on ongoing projects.
- Serve as a technical resource, ensuring compliance with Firm policy regarding written tax advice.
- Provide exam support and frame projects for delegation to seniors and associates.

• Tax Specialization
- Develop deep understanding of technical and practical issues in one or more areas of taxation.
- Organize and conduct internal CPE training sessions in the area of specialization.
- Train and mentor managers, seniors, and associates on ASC 740.

• Strategy Development
- Introduce and develop new ideas to improve client positions and Firm performance.
- Suggest improvements to previous work products or approaches.
- Lead marketing campaigns when applicable.
- Present complex strategies to clients and prospective clients.
- Collaborate with the Firm’s National Tax and Specialized Tax Services for ASC 740 deliverables.

• Other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise associates and senior associates on all projects.

• Review work prepared by associates and senior associates, providing review comments.

• Train associates and seniors on current software tools.

• Act as a career advisor to associates and senior associates.

• Schedule and manage workload of associates and senior associates.

• Provide verbal and written performance feedback.

Qualifications, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, required.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, preferred.

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of prior experience, required.

• Experience managing the process of preparing and auditing ASC 740 computations for both privately held and publicly traded clients, required.

• Prior supervisory experience, required.

• Multinational client experience, preferred.

License/Certifications

• CPA certification, Attorney (admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction), or Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent (EA), required.

Software

• Experience with…